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Table 4-2.–Orders to Line Handlers
COMMAND
MEANING
PASS ONE
Send line number one over to the pier. Place the eye over the bollard or cleat but do not
(or NUMBER ONE)
take a strain,
SLACK (slack off) THE BOW LINE Pay out the line specified, allowing it to form an easy bight
(NUMBER ONE)
TAKE A STRAIN ON ONE
(or NUMBER ONE)
Put number one line under tension
TAKE IN SLACK ON THREE
(or NUMBER THREE)
Heave in on number three line but do not take a strain
EASE THREE
AVAST HEAVING
CHECK THREE
HOLD TWO
DOUBLE UP AND SECURE
SINGLE UP
STAND BY YOUR LINES
TAKE IN ONE
(or NUMBER ONE)
CAST OFF
Pay out number three line enough to remove most of the tension
Stop heaving (taking in)
Hold number three line, and allow only enough of it to render around the bitts to prevent
the line from parting
Take enough turns so that number two line will not slip
In addition to single part of a mooring line at each bitt, a bight of line is passed to the
pier or other ship which gives three parts of line holding the ship
Take in all lines but a single standing part to each station (preparatory to getting
underway)
Man the lines, get ready to cast off or moor
Retrieve line number one after it has been cast off. When used by the conning officer it
means to slack one, cast it off, and then pull it aboard. When used by the officer in charge
on the forecastle, it is preceded by the command slack one, cast one and cast off one
and means merely to retrieve line one and bring it back on deck
A command to those tending the mooring lines on the pier or on another ship to
disengage or throw off the lines from over the bollards or cleats
mooring lines are called either breast lines or spring
lines. They are called bow, waist, or quarter breasts and
springs, depending on the part of the ship from which
they are run.
Breast lines are run at right angles to the keel and
prevent a ship from moving away from the pier.
Spring lines leading forward away from the ship at
an angle are forward (bow, waist, or quarter) springs.
Those leading aft are after (bow, waist, quarter) springs.
To prevent confusion and to increase the efficiency
of line handling, lines are numbered from fore to aft,
according to the position where they are secured aboard
ship.
In securing alongside a dock, wharf, or pier, special
attention must be paid to the tide conditions. When
securing at low tide, leave ample slack in the lines to
ensure that, at high tide they will not part or cause the
ship to list to a dangerous degree.
ORDERS TO PERSONNEL AT THE LINES
When you are handling mooring lines, it is
important to observe all safety precautions and to make
sure all personnel stay clear of bights of line. All lines
are broken out and faked on deck in ample time before
sea and anchor detail.
Depending on the class of ship, there is usually a
first class petty officer or chief who is in charge of the
fantail. The leading Boatswain's Mate and first
lieutenant take charge of the forecastle.
Table 4-2 lists some of the orders to personnel
assigned at the lines, with an explanation of each.
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